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Community Montessori students to build 'Little Free Library'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at one local school are hoping to make a difference in their community. A group of third graders at Community Montessori School in Jackson are building a "Little Free Library" for the community. The students have…

Prominent Jackson businessman, Aeneas founder dies

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A prominent Jackson business leader has passed away. Jonathan Harlan died Tuesday, according to an obituary listing on the website of George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home. He was 55 years old. Harlan was the founder…

UPDATE: Missing man has been found

  JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say a man who was reported missing last weekend has been found. Lester Perry, 70, of Jackson, has been located, according to a release from the Jackson Police Department. Perry had been reported missing Saturday.…

Police need help finding missing man

  UPDATE: Police say Lester Perry has been located. See the updated story here. Original story: JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson Police Department is asking for your help finding a missing man. 70-year-old Lester Perry was last seen Saturday, November 10. Perry…

Irish folk band performs for Jackson college students

JACKSON, Tenn.--An internationally recognized Irish folk musician and band performed at a local college Monday night. Paul Brock and his band performed at Jackson State Community College in Ayers Auditorium.…

Jackson State Community College honors veterans

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College held its own ceremony Monday to honor those who have served. The program honored many veterans working and studying at the college. Veterans from different…

University School of Jackson hosts 48th annual Holiday Mart

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson will host their 48th annual Holiday Mart this week. This is the school's largest fundraiser, featuring over 125 merchants plus several special events. The event starts with a preview party at 6…

Support veteran farmers with 'Homegrown by Heroes'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- This Veterans Day, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture wants you to know the state has more than 400 farmer veterans you can support. Tennesseans can find their products by looking for the "Homegrown by Heroes" label in…

Choir performs songs from all over the world

JACKSON, Tenn.-- A local community choir had their vocals well prepared for an evening concert. The Jackson Choral Society have been practicing their singing voices since August. They performed many songs in…

Local health department holds event on child safety

JACKSON, Tenn.-- A local health department holds an event on child safety. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department hosted its fifth "First Happy Birthday" celebration. Parents of children 1-year-old and younger learned…

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